June 2016 - Waiter's (+170 or bust) GRAY DAY HAS AWOKEN FROM ITS SLUMBER Forum

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plus, my account is on hold and my score might be delayed anyway sooooooooooo I'm probs due for some extra misery regardless

Wait what because of the test center fiasco?

Yup

Okay "fiasco" is kind of a harsh way to describe losing four minutes in the grand scheme of fiascae, but yeah still sucks. I'm guessing they wouldn't be so kind as to let you take a look at your score and then drop it if you materially performed poorly on the flubbed sections? Honestly, worst case is you retake in September, in which case I'm pretty sure both you and Pret are well-poised for 180s given another couple months of studying, no?

Easy for you to say bb.

Of course it's not a fiasco on certain levels. But on other ones it is.

My understanding is that no matter what happens, they will not let us see our score and then cancel it. We will need to cancel before seeing it.

Also, ended up being more like 7 minutes lost, not to mention the stress blackouts I was having towards the end of the test because of it.

We're both on our second take and were both ready to nail it and be done with it. This just fucks that up, and even if we do well we know that we could have done better. Is that not, like, annoying as shit? When every LSAT point could mean more $$ or other acceptances?

Oh I'd definitely be pissed AF too. I hope y'all aren't considering cancelling though. Like even with the time fuck up, worst case is you get a bad score, best case you actually persevered. And while a re-retake would be annoying it def wouldn't be the end of the world. We're all here for ya

Not cancelling. Again, might have gotten a good score; it was a pretty easy test. Could have gotten a better one. No getting around that.

Don't want to sound like a broken record and really appreciate the support. <3 <3

I guess the uncertainty is the most frustrating part. I don't want to wait an additional four months to know where I can apply and what my situation is. Since I took in December 15 that will amount to almost a full year of low-grade but rather constant LSAT uncertainty/anxiety.

And I sure as hell do not want to be in another fucking waiter's thread!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even though I <3 y'all

BUT ENOUGH ON THAT TOPIC, I WILL SHUT UP NOW

back to cake

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[ayylmao]

I had an extremely realistic dream last night in which it was suddenly gray day and I got a 158 or thereabouts. The percentile box on LSAC's website kept showing a different value, so I thought my score might magically increase. It never did.

In a separate dream, I left my door unlocked while sleeping in my college house (the interior of which was actually my family's house) and someone came in during a party and stole my driver's license and credit card. I couldn't get in touch with the bank.

Needless to say, I was extremely relieved to wake up.

[ayylmao]

On another note I saw a bunny and a turkey walking down a busy Cambridge street this morning on my way to work.

(not together tho)

That gave me a nice chuckle

Do you go to the 'vard?

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[Hennessy]

I am completely freaking out. Pretty sure I was supposed to send in a document for legalization, and I thought that I did, but now it's looking like I didn't. Deadline for this document is July 10th - legalization process usually takes a couple of weeks. I am fucked.

quit now or wait for them to fire me? wat do

[Mikey]

I had an extremely realistic dream last night in which it was suddenly gray day and I got a 158 or thereabouts. The percentile box on LSAC's website kept showing a different value, so I thought my score might magically increase. It never did.

In a separate dream, I left my door unlocked while sleeping in my college house (the interior of which was actually my family's house) and someone came in during a party and stole my driver's license and credit card. I couldn't get in touch with the bank.

Needless to say, I was extremely relieved to wake up.

Damn bruh, both of those are scary af but I think a 158 is even more scary than getting your license and CC stolen. Lol nah jk, I think..? I had a dream that I got a 142 a few days ago, woke up in a cold sweat and cried (jk... or am I?)

[forum_user]

I am completely freaking out. Pretty sure I was supposed to send in a document for legalization, and I thought that I did, but now it's looking like I didn't. Deadline for this document is July 10th - legalization process usually takes a couple of weeks. I am fucked.

quit now or wait for them to fire me? wat do

You work in biglaw, right? Doesn't more money typically = faster time getting things done? Idk how this process works but if I need something done fast due to a fuck up I'm able to do it pretty easily by simply throwing money at it.

[pretzeltime]

I am completely freaking out. Pretty sure I was supposed to send in a document for legalization, and I thought that I did, but now it's looking like I didn't. Deadline for this document is July 10th - legalization process usually takes a couple of weeks. I am fucked.

quit now or wait for them to fire me? wat do

I have no idea of the specifics of this situation, but the first thing to do is take some deep breaths. Even if it's a big fuck up, you can sort it out. You'll be okay.

At least you are realizing now and not even later. If I were you I'd pick whatever supervisor you have a good relationship with and let them know what happened.

There are still 19 days before that deadline, maybe it can be expedited in some way (again, no idea of the specifics)

Either way, take some deep breaths. You will be fine.

[forum_user]

I am completely freaking out. Pretty sure I was supposed to send in a document for legalization, and I thought that I did, but now it's looking like I didn't. Deadline for this document is July 10th - legalization process usually takes a couple of weeks. I am fucked.

quit now or wait for them to fire me? wat do

I have no idea of the specifics of this situation, but the first thing to do is take some deep breaths. Even if it's a big fuck up, you can sort it out. You'll be okay.

At least you are realizing now and not even later. If I were you I'd pick whatever supervisor you have a good relationship with and let them know what happened.

There are still 19 days before that deadline, maybe it can be expedited in some way (again, no idea of the specifics)

Either way, take some deep breaths. You will be fine.

If you have some way to shirk the blame, DO IT. Deny, deny, deny. "Yeah I put it in the mail last week, I don't know what happened." July 10 is still more than a couple weeks away anyways!

[R. Jeeves]

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[Hennessy]

I am completely freaking out. Pretty sure I was supposed to send in a document for legalization, and I thought that I did, but now it's looking like I didn't. Deadline for this document is July 10th - legalization process usually takes a couple of weeks. I am fucked.

quit now or wait for them to fire me? wat do

You work in biglaw, right? Doesn't more money typically = faster time getting things done? Idk how this process works but if I need something done fast due to a fuck up I'm able to do it pretty easily by simply throwing money at it.

Yeah, i can get it couriered I hope *fingers fucking crossed*

[Hennessy]

I am completely freaking out. Pretty sure I was supposed to send in a document for legalization, and I thought that I did, but now it's looking like I didn't. Deadline for this document is July 10th - legalization process usually takes a couple of weeks. I am fucked.

quit now or wait for them to fire me? wat do

I have no idea of the specifics of this situation, but the first thing to do is take some deep breaths. Even if it's a big fuck up, you can sort it out. You'll be okay.

At least you are realizing now and not even later. If I were you I'd pick whatever supervisor you have a good relationship with and let them know what happened.

There are still 19 days before that deadline, maybe it can be expedited in some way (again, no idea of the specifics)

Either way, take some deep breaths. You will be fine.

If you have some way to shirk the blame, DO IT. Deny, deny, deny. "Yeah I put it in the mail last week, I don't know what happened." July 10 is still more than a couple weeks away anyways!

I already made sure to my attorney that things are moving along 100% - I guess I'll just double check with legalization requests dude tomorrow and be like "hey i dropped this off with you a while ago, how is it coming?" (it's actually possible I did this) and then if he says wut?? I'll just be like alright, courier time, lets get this thing moving.

[forum_user]

I am completely freaking out. Pretty sure I was supposed to send in a document for legalization, and I thought that I did, but now it's looking like I didn't. Deadline for this document is July 10th - legalization process usually takes a couple of weeks. I am fucked.

quit now or wait for them to fire me? wat do

I have no idea of the specifics of this situation, but the first thing to do is take some deep breaths. Even if it's a big fuck up, you can sort it out. You'll be okay.

At least you are realizing now and not even later. If I were you I'd pick whatever supervisor you have a good relationship with and let them know what happened.

There are still 19 days before that deadline, maybe it can be expedited in some way (again, no idea of the specifics)

Either way, take some deep breaths. You will be fine.

If you have some way to shirk the blame, DO IT. Deny, deny, deny. "Yeah I put it in the mail last week, I don't know what happened." July 10 is still more than a couple weeks away anyways!

I already made sure to my attorney that things are moving along 100% - I guess I'll just double check with legalization requests dude tomorrow and be like "hey i dropped this off with you a while ago, how is it coming?" (it's actually possible I did this) and then if he says wut?? I'll just be like alright, courier time, lets get this thing moving.

Brilliant--handled like a true entry-level professional

[Smallville]

I am completely freaking out. Pretty sure I was supposed to send in a document for legalization, and I thought that I did, but now it's looking like I didn't. Deadline for this document is July 10th - legalization process usually takes a couple of weeks. I am fucked.

quit now or wait for them to fire me? wat do

I have no idea of the specifics of this situation, but the first thing to do is take some deep breaths. Even if it's a big fuck up, you can sort it out. You'll be okay.

At least you are realizing now and not even later. If I were you I'd pick whatever supervisor you have a good relationship with and let them know what happened.

There are still 19 days before that deadline, maybe it can be expedited in some way (again, no idea of the specifics)

Either way, take some deep breaths. You will be fine.

If you have some way to shirk the blame, DO IT. Deny, deny, deny. "Yeah I put it in the mail last week, I don't know what happened." July 10 is still more than a couple weeks away anyways!

I already made sure to my attorney that things are moving along 100% - I guess I'll just double check with legalization requests dude tomorrow and be like "hey i dropped this off with you a while ago, how is it coming?" (it's actually possible I did this) and then if he says wut?? I'll just be like alright, courier time, lets get this thing moving.

sounds like you got this, you'll be fine im sure

though thanks to your post I just remembered I need to enter my medical stuff for school

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[lemonparty]

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did someone say broad city????

YAS KWEEN THEY DID

Favorite episode?

[lemonparty]

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did someone say broad city????

YAS KWEEN THEY DID

Favorite episode?

the one where Abby gets her wisdom teeth out lmao so cringe but soooo good

u??

I was going to say that one too. It always cheers me up.

I also like the seafood dinner one.

(And a lot others)

OH next question. Are you an Abby or an Ilana?

[BirdLawExpert]

When is everyone predicting score release? Friday? This weekend? I wouldn't be shocked!

Spivey I have an important question for you:

What should these kids binge watch while they wait for their scores?

So a few very important updates.

1. I assume many people have seen House of Cards and Game of Thrones. Those are the only shows I have time to watch so I need to go back a bit with suggestions for binge.

West Wing is a good one.

I'm a big fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It's a show about leadership and problem solving (all lawyers do) not about lasers and warp speed.

2. I think I'd take apple pie over most any cake...except mint chocolate chip ice cream cake which always wins.

I hope this helps add to the discussion!

Definitely on board with The Next Generation; there are a substantial number of clips from that show that we used in the Air Force ROTC curriculum, and I got hooked. Hell, I almost used a quote from the season two episode "A Measure of a Man" in my personal statement before reading a bunch of things that told me to not quote under any circumstances. (The quote is from the advocacy proceeding in which Picard defends the claim that Data is alive; when he says "Your Honor, the courtroom is a crucible. In it, we burn away irrelevancies until we are left with a pure product; the truth, for all time.") I think, for all the pulp and science fiction tropes it commits and stumbles over, TNG is one of the best shows ever made and Picard is certainly among the best leaders in fiction (slightly edging out Jed Bartlett in my mind).

[ayylmao]

did someone say broad city????

YAS KWEEEEN

The one where Abbi turns into Val is pretty good, as is the one where Ilana throws poop out the window.

[pretzeltime]

did someone say broad city????

YAS KWEEEEN

The one where Abbi turns into Val is pretty good, as is the one where Ilana throws poop out the window.

You're so right, I do love the Val episode.

Are you an Abby or an Ilana?

[UltimateSplitter]

On a completely different note than legalization and cake, has anyone sent in transcripts to LSAC through snail mail? My undergrad sent it a week ago (they're too dumb to do the 21st century electronic clearing house), so I'm just curious as to how long it really takes to show up as received.

Also, after you send in all transcripts do you get to see their report before you apply so you know your LSAC GPA? I'll have to solicit some app waivers in a few months.

Happy Tuesday!